Public History and Heritage

Overview

• Develop both intellectual and professional skills for leadership roles in the public history, heritage and cultural industries
• Study in a historic city and county, surrounded by visitor attractions including country houses, museums and industrial archaeology
• Gain practical experience of the heritage industry, with work-based consultancies to enhance your employability
• Build your networks and undertake fascinating real-world projects, drawing on our links with local, national and international heritage organisations
• Explore public history and heritage at a global level, underpinned by our partnerships with universities overseas
• Be inspired by our dedicated, enthusiastic teaching team, including historians who are published experts in their field and heritage professionals with vast industry experience

With a dynamic and innovative curriculum, our new MA programme enables you to focus on the role of history in the public sphere and equips you for careers ranging from museum curation to heritage education.

Careers

MA Public History and Heritage graduates typically go on to pursue a wide range of careers in roles such as museum curator, archive professional, heritage educator and academic researcher.

Because the MA combines practical work experience with a masters level dissertation based on thorough academic research, you will have a broad and flexible portfolio of skills to impress potential employers.

This Public History and Heritage programme from University of Derby could also be the springboard for taking your studies to PhD level. The abilities you gain in independent learning, research and communication on the MA will prepare you well for the challenge.